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DSC02545 LR Descending into Les Gorges Mystérieuses de la Tête-Noire
Switzerland Valais

Descending into Les Gorges Mystérieuses de la Tête-Noire

A walking trail takes you deep into Les Gorges Mystérieuses de la Tête-Noire… after following the Trient River through the gorge, you end up at the Grotte aux Nymphes.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 12, 2021 ago
Morialta Waterfall (First Falls)
South Australia (SA) Australia

Yurrebilla Trail (Norton Summit to Morialta)

A loop through the Morialta Conservation Park, which includes a section of the Yurrebilla Trail. The bushwalk passes the historic Morialta Barns complex, spectacular gorges and three waterfalls.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsAugust 18, 2021 ago
AWAT0073 LR Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Exploring Fortress Ridge and Fortress Creek in the Blue Mountains

A return walk along Fortress Ridge; at the end there are stunning views of Lockleys Pylon, and down the Grose Valley to Mount Bank and Docker Head. A side-trip takes you down to Fortress Creek.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsNovember 23, 2019 ago
img 7075 lr Hiking Bungonia Gorge - a challenging overnight circuit
Australia NSW Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Hiking Bungonia Gorge – a challenging overnight circuit

An arduous day-walk or overnight loop walk in Bungonia Gorge. The route combines the Red Track (Slot Track) and White Track (Mount Ayre Track) with some off-track walking along Bungonia Creek. The reward for the steep descent and ascent is remote camping by the river and some great views.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsOctober 7, 2019 ago
Grand Canyon Track
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The spectacular Grand Canyon walk in the Blue Mountains from Neates Glen to Evans Lookout

One of the best bushwalks in the Blue Mountains, the Grand Canyon track descends from Neates Glen into a stunning rainforest-filled canyon, before finishing with spectacular escarpment views from Evans Lookout.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsJuly 8, 2019 ago
PC270167 LR Down the Wollangambe Canyon (Lower Section) on an Inflatable Otter
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Down the Wollangambe Canyon (Lower Section) on an Inflatable Otter

Wollangambe Canyon is an easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no technical skills (ie. abseils) – the Upper and Lower Sections can be done as separate day trips (or one very long day-trip). 

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsDecember 27, 2018 ago
img 0519 The spectacular Badlands Loop from Zabriskie Point
USA California

The spectacular Badlands Loop from Zabriskie Point

The Badlands Loop in Death Valley takes you through the gullies, gulches and spectacular rock formations below Zabriskie Point.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsNovember 11, 2018 ago
img 5015 lr A day in Tivoli: A short hike combining gorges, waterfalls and historic villas
Italy

A day in Tivoli: A short hike combining gorges, waterfalls and historic villas

Tivoli is home to a number of historic sites, including Villa Gregoriana (a complex of paths, waterfalls and grottoes) and is also the starting point for an interesting hike up to Monte Catillo

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2018 ago
img 3051 lr Big canyon vistas on the West Rim Trail down to Zion Canyon
USA Utah

Big canyon vistas on the West Rim Trail down to Zion Canyon

The West Rim trail is one one of the longer day walks in Zion National Park, descending from Lava Point along the Horse Pasture Plateau to the floor of Zion Canyon.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJune 17, 2018 ago
img 3006 lr The popular Zion Canyon Overlook has a spectacular view at the end
USA Utah

The popular Zion Canyon Overlook has a spectacular view at the end

Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park is a short but scenic walk just off the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, which ends with an impressive view over lower Zion Canyon.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsJune 16, 2018 ago

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